ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

Advanced Practice Registered NurseYour specific responsibilities include assessing, evaluating, and managing patients in accordance with current APRN professional practice standards, evidence-based standards, and medical treatment guidelines, and in consultation with supervising physician when indicated. You will document all observations and actions accurately and in accordance with program guidelines, including prescribed timelines. You will collect data pursuant to and evaluate patient complaints, medical histories, and physical findings. You will order diagnostic laboratory tests for evaluation and management of patients and interpret and evaluate lab results. You will provide preventive health care services in relation to programmatic guidelines. You will evaluate and initiate or modify the patient treatment plan. You will prescribe medication and accurately document medication in the electronic medical record. You will provide referrals for physician or specialty care when indicated. You will initiate and manage contraceptive methods for Family Planning patients after evaluation, history, lab tests, physical assessment and examination. You will educate and counsel patients regarding use of oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera injections, natural family planning, and long-acting reversible contraceptives. You will document all observations and actions in an accurate and timely manner in the Health Management System (HMS). You will actively participate in performance and process improvement initiatives including quarterly chart reviews.Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include completion of a nursing graduate program in family practice, competence in Microsoft Office and assorted software, competent use of equipment and supplies related to the position, ability to provide patient/family centered care, ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, ability to communicate effectively, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Qualifications include licensure in the State of Florida as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code, master's degree, and 1-year clinical experience as an APRN. Willingness to travel to multiple clinic sites in Nassau County as needed for coverage is also required. Preferred qualifications include 2 or more years' clinical experience as an APRN and 1 year experience in Women's Health.The benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave benefits, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more. For a more complete list of benefits, visit